Technology and Engineering
Innovations in Agriculture moves to the ARPHA Platform
Innovations in Agriculture, a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing agricultural research, has partnered with Pensoft to transition to the ARPHA...
SciOpen, an international digital publishing platform for STM journals, unveils new updates
On June 30, 2024, SciOpen 2.0 was officially launched. Developed by Tsinghua University Press, SciOpen initially made its debut in...
JMIR Bioinformatics and Biotechnology is inviting submissions for a new theme issue titled “Artificial Intelligence in Oncology”
(Toronto, July 11, 2024) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Artificial Intelligence in Oncology” in its...
Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
A group of scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering—an emerging field studying whether technology could halt the...
One-step synthesis of pharmaceutical building blocks: new method for anti-Michael reaction
In 1887, chemist Sir Arthur Michael reported a nucleophilic addition reaction to the β-position of α,β- unsaturated carbonyl compounds. These...
Hydrogen flight looks ready for take-off with new advances
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances to make this happen are...
AI Chatbots have shown they have an ‘empathy gap’ that children are likely to miss
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have frequently shown signs of an “empathy gap” that puts young users at risk of distress...
Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows
Infants less than a year old can combine simple concepts into complex ideas, showing that creativity begins in babyhood. Credit: Photo:...
Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells
Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts...
New Co-STAR receptor shows promise treating cancers in laboratory study
Using genetic engineering techniques, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Ludwig Center, the Lustgarten Laboratory and...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies